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PANEL: Hitchhiker’s Guide to MSOs: Exploring Possible Uses

Management services organizations (MSOs) have been around for decades serving a multitude of purposes in health care. MSOs colloquially have been referred to by health care attorneys as the duct tape for health care business arrangements. They can fix many problems with a health care deal. When implemented correctly, an MSO can be a successful vehicle for several different models, arrangements and reasons. However, if implemented incorrectly, an MSO can lead to regulatory scrutiny and risk, given the highly regulated health care industry. This panel will address the differing uses that MSOs play in health care arrangements from business and legal perspectives.

Brad Adatto JD (Moderator)

Partner

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Bradford E. Adatto, JD, has a background in regulatory, transactional, and securities law. Having worked in healthcare law his entire career, he has an in-depth knowledge of the “dos and don’ts” of this heavily regulated industry. Adatto has worked with physicians, physician groups, and other medical service providers in developing ambulatory surgical centers, in-office and freestanding ancillary service facilities, and other medical joint ventures. He regularly counsels clients with respect to federal and state healthcare regulations that impact investments, transactions, and contract terms, including Medicare fraud and abuse, anti-trust, anti-kickback, anti-referral, and private securities laws.

Michael Byrd JD

Partner

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Michael S. Byrd, JD, is a leading advocate for doctors and dentists throughout the United States. He routinely lectures at continuing medical education seminars on the various business and legal issues that medical professionals face. Outside of health care, Byrd has used these same skills to handle sensitive and complicated business matters for entrepreneurs, business owners, attorneys, CPAs, high-net-worth individuals and public figures. With his background as both a litigator and transactional attorney, Byrd brings a comprehensive perspective to business and healthcare issues.

Ben Hernandez

Partner

Skytale Financial Group

Ben Hernandez is a partner at Skytale Group who specializes in strategic management consulting for various service industries. He also offers his clients corporate-level financial analysis and guidance. As a co-founder of Skytale Group, Ben is passionate about leading an organization that people are proud to work with. He serves his clients not only with years of experience and service industry expertise, but also through upholding the Skytale core values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, and fun. He loves to help small business owners achieve their dreams, aspirations, and visions. Previously, Ben has worked with an international investment banking group, a financial services and advisory institution, a hedge fund, and CPA and advisory firms.

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PANEL: Hitchhiker’s Guide to MSOs: Exploring Possible Uses
Recorded 06/02/2025  |  60 minutes
Recorded 06/02/2025  |  60 minutes